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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Madison Adamson (23) dribbles the ball toward the goal guarded by Gadsden City's Tameah Gaddis (30) during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Madison Adamson (23) attempts a shot as she’s fouled by Gadsden City's Cianni Rhodes (32) during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Madison Adamson (23) guards Gadsden City's Adrianna Jones (2) during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Aniya Hubbard (5) looks to make a play guarded by Gadsden City's Camille Jenkins (1) during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Madison Adamson (23) looks to shoot for 2-points guarded by Gadsden City's Cianni Rhodes (32) during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Reniya Kelly (10) gains control of the rebound during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Aniya Hubbard (5) steps around a block attempt by Gadsden City's Camille Jenkins (1) during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Aniya Hubbard (5) looks up to shoot for 2-points during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Reniya Kelly (10) dribbles the ball downcourt guarded by Gadsden City's Tameah Gaddis (30) during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Reniya Kelly (10) moves to shoot a layup during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Aniya Hubbard (5) moves to shoot the ball as she’s fouled by Gadsden City's Tameah Gaddis (30) during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
The Lady Bucs huddle during a timeout with Hoover head coach Krystle Johnson in a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Kristen McMillan (20) shoots a free throw during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
The Lady Bucs meet during a timeout in a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Reniya Kelly (10) dribbles the ball downcourt guarded by Gadsden City's Tameah Gaddis (30) during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Reniya Kelly (10) shoots a layup as she’s fouled by Gadsden City's Ajainay Tinker (5) during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Madison Adamson (23) shoots a free throw during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Aniya Hubbard (5) guards Gadsden City's Ajainay Tinker (5) during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Aniya Hubbard (5) dribbles the ball downcourt during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Aniya Hubbard (5) looks to shoot for 3-points during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Rachel Hager (45) is fouled by Gadsden City's Tameah Gaddis (30) during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Devon Davidson (4) guards Gadsden City's Adrianna Jones (2) during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Aniya Hubbard (5) drives the ball toward the goal during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Madison Adamson (23) dribbles the ball toward the goal guarded by Gadsden City's Tameah Gaddis (30) during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Reniya Kelly (10) shoots for 3-points during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Jada Knight (2) side-steps Gadsden City's Tameah Gaddis (30) as she dribbles the ball during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Aniya Hubbard (5) lays on the court after an injury during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Rachel Hager (45) is fouled by Gadsden City's Tameah Gaddis (30) during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Rachel Hager (45) shoots a free throw during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Jada Knight (2) guards Gadsden City's Auburn Dupree (12) during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Devon Davidson (4) shoots for 3-points during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Kristen McMillan (20) moves toward the goal guarded by Gadsden City's Ajainay Tinker (5) and Gadsden City's Tenise Johnson (0) during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Jada Knight (2) attempts a layup as she’s fouled by Gadsden City's Jermila Underwood (3) during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Olivia Johnigan (15) shoots for 2-points during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Madison Adamson (23) looks to pass the ball during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Madison Adamson (23) shoots a layup as she’s fouled by Gadsden City's Jada Hill (20) during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Madison Adamson (23) drives the ball downcourt guarded by Gadsden City's Adrianna Jones (2) during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Madison Adamson (23) looks up to take a shot during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Madison Adamson (23) shoots for 3-points during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Jada Knight (2) drives the ball toward the goal guarded by Gadsden City's Auburn Dupree (12) during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Reniya Kelly (10) shoots for 3-points during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Rachel Hager (45) shoots a layup as she’s fouled by Gadsden City's Ajainay Tinker (5) during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Jada Knight (2) moves the ball across the floor guarded by Gadsden City's Tameah Gaddis (30) during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Campbell Hecklinski (11) dribbles the ball toward the goal during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Jada Knight (2) drives the ball toward the goal guarded by Gadsden City's Auburn Dupree (12) during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Jada Knight (2) shoots a free throw during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Rachel Hager (45) shoots a layup guarded by Gadsden City's Monique Curry (13) during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Jada Knight (2) drives the ball toward the goal guarded by Gadsden City's Auburn Dupree (12) during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Haleigh Cephus (14) looks to shoot for 3-points during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Madison Adamson (23) shoots for 2-points guarded by Gadsden City's Jada Hill (20) during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Madison Adamson (23) shoots for 2-points guarded by Gadsden City's Jada Hill (20) during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Rachel Hager (45) shoots a layup guarded by Gadsden City's Monique Curry (13) during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Reniya Kelly (10) guards Gadsden City's Auburn Dupree (12) during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Campbell Hecklinski (11) moves to pass the ball during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Haleigh Cephus (14) moves toward the goal guarded by Gadsden City's ZaNiyah Brooks (15) during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
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HV girls vs Gadsden City Regionals
Hoover’s Janae Hubbard (3) shoots a free throw during a Class 7A girls Northeast Regional final game between Gadsden City and Hoover on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville. The Lady Bucs defeated Gadsden City 70-32 to move onto the AHSAA state semifinals at the BJCC Feb. 27. Photo by Erin Nelson
JACKSONVILLE — Aniya Hubbard saw the fear in the eyes of Gadsden City players during warmups at Pete Mathews Coliseum on Tuesday morning.
She knew it was time to take advantage of that fear once the Class 7A Northeast Regional final tipped off, and her Hoover High School girls basketball team did just that in a 70-32 blowout win.
Hubbard said she and her teammates went right at Gadsden City from start to finish.
“I can see what they’re doing because they had fear in their eyes,” she said. “When we walked on the court, they were all looking at us. So I knew coming into this game I had to go headstrong and get in their heads so I could play my game.”
Hubbard had 15 points before she exited with a leg injury in the second quarter. But Hoover head coach Krystle Johnson said there was no need to put her back in as the Lady Bucs controlled the game. She said her team likes Hubbard’s production, but the Lady Bucs are a talented team capable of withstanding her injury.
“Our team is pretty talented, so as important as she is, it wasn’t important enough to put her back out there and risk it being worse,” she said. “We have more than enough players that can come in and do a good job.”
Johnson said Hubbard’s sister, Janae, was one of those who stepped up in rebounding and scoring in her absence.
Hoover jumped out to an early 11-0 lead to start the game, with the Hubbard sisters combining for the scores. Hoover continued to press the gas, outscoring Gadsden City 21-8 in the first quarter and 20-12 in the second quarter.
Hoover took a 41-20 lead into halftime, but the Lady Bucs kept pushing
Johnson said she felt like the team got outhustled in the first half, so the Lady Bucs came out with extra energy in the second half. Hoover went on to score 18 points in the third quarter to Gadsden City’s three.
The Lady Bucs made sure it wouldn’t be a game by the fourth quarter, and they earned their trip to the 7A final four at the BJCC next week. This is Hoover’s third trip in four years to the final four. It will face Central-Phenix City next Thursday.
Johnson said her team, the defending state champion, is ready for the challenge awaiting it but needs to play traditional Hoover basketball to finish the season as champions.
“We want to approach every game as if we’re playing for a state championship game,” she said. “It’s just playing to a standard every game regardless of the building we’re in and team we’re playing just to get them to understand this is how Hoover plays.”
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